There's a new way to find out what's going on in Chicago: Ask Alexa.
Amazon Echo owners can now listen to top stories from NBC Chicago through Alexa's Flash Briefing. Just opt in to NBC Chicago in your Alexa app, then ask your echo to tell you the news.
Alexa, the Echo's personal assistant, will read four top local stories from NBC Chicago. The briefing lasts about 90 seconds.
NBC Chicago is the first local news source in the Chicago area to provide updates on Alexa.
f you have an Echo, this is how to access the Flash Briefing:
· Launch the Alexa app on your phone
· Choose Flash Briefing in Settings in the menu
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· Select one or multiple NBC station(s).
· Ask Alexa to “Play Flash Briefing”
Echo owners can access the NBC Chicago Flash Briefing with the following steps:
- Launch the Alexa app on your phone
- Choose Flash Briefing in Settings in the menu
- Select NBC Chicago
- Ask Alexa to “Play Flash Briefing”
